Father and daughter writers donate book to Santa Ana library

May 30, 2012

Updated Aug. 21, 2013 1:17 p.m.

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Paul Paniagua, left, and his daughter Marieanne Paniagua, 10, right, have donated two copies of a book theyâ€™ve written to the Santa Ana Public Library. "Sin Trompo de Poner" is a book of short stories and poems that the Santiago Elementary School student and her father wrote. RON GONZALES, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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The National Hispanic Business Women Association swore in new officers at its annual dinner May 24, 2012. Sahara Navarro-Garcia is the new president. COURTESY OF SAHARA NAVARRO-GARCIA, TEXT BY RON GONZALES

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Girls Inc. is helping 20 college-bound girls get ready for their new life with a College Shower. Pictured is Lucy Santana-Ornelas, CEO of Girls Inc. of Orange County. COURTESY OF GIRLS INC. OF ORANGE COUNTY, TEXT BY RON GONZALES

Paul Paniagua, left, and his daughter Marieanne Paniagua, 10, right, have donated two copies of a book theyâ€™ve written to the Santa Ana Public Library. "Sin Trompo de Poner" is a book of short stories and poems that the Santiago Elementary School student and her father wrote. RON GONZALES, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Book donation: Paul Paniagua and his daughter Marieanne Paniagua, 10, have donated two copies of a book they've written to the Santa Ana Public Library.

"Sin Trompo de Poner" is a book of short stories and poems that the Santiago Elementary School student and her father wrote. It's in Spanish, and an English-language translation is in the works.

The title, which in English would mean roughly, "without a top to play," refers to the spare top that's sacrificed when the loser has to give one up to be destroyed.

So on another level, Paul Paniagua said, "to meet life head-on."

They read excerpts and signed copies of the book at an event at the Main Library. You can learn more at paulpaniagua.blogspot.com.

New leaders: The National Hispanic Business Women Association swore in new officers at its annual dinner recently.

Scholarships offered: Chican@s Unidos de Orange County is accepting applications for its next round of scholarships.

The organization three general scholarships of $200 each; two scholarships of $200 each for students who belong to the student group MEChA; and a $200 scholarship for a student who has limited access to financial aid due to hardships imposed by the criminal justice system..

Applicants should so a commitment to the Chicano/Latino community of Orange County, and must demonstrate enrollment. Applications must be postmarked by June 8.

For information, contact Carolyn Torres at torresc219@yahoo.com or 949-295-6423. See chicanosunidos.com.

College bound: Girls Inc. is helping 20 college-bound girls get ready for their new life with a College Shower.

The event, organized by the Women for Girls team, takes place at 11:30 a.m. on June 9 at the Atrium Hotel in Irvine.

Women for Girls is comprised of professional career women committed to helping girls become self-sufficient through interactive volunteer activities that support Girls Inc. programs.

People who want to help can attend the shower, mentor a girl, donate goods or sponsor a student through a contribution. Suggested donations include gift cards, and school and dorm supplies.

Purchased items should be dropped off at Girls Inc., 150 Paularino Ave., Suite D-290, in Costa Mesa by June 4.

Tickets for the shower are $30 each.

To RSVP or for information, contact Women For Girls at women4girls@gmail.com.

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